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Ok, I see that a few of the more knowledgables have jumped into this. I am wondering, how much line does this take to make a decent sized rope shackle that could replace a carabiner? I have a use in mind already and need to know how many feet to buy so I can make two of these.

Ok, I see that a few of the more knowledgables have jumped into this. I am wondering, how much line does this take to make a decent sized rope shackle that could replace a carabiner? I have a use in mind already and need to know how many feet to buy so I can make two of these.

This is awesome. I'm gonna make a pair tonight or tomorrow. Not sure what I'll use them for b/c I'm gonna stick with the Dutch Clips on my huggers, and larkshead my hammock support directly to the other end of the hugger. But I'll find something!

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story

Playing with these, I'm making the loop so that when closed, it's just barely larger than the diameter of the rope. Don't know if it makes much difference other than making me a little more comfortable.